Two grilled carrots nestle in lightly toasted whole wheat buns on a rectangular, minimalist white plate. They're topped with a crisp, colourful coleslaw of shredded red cabbage, bright carrot strips, and verdant cilantro leaves. Dollops of tangy yellow mustard, ketchup and a drizzle of vegan mayo dress the vegan dogs. The plate is garnished with a side of pickles and the background adds contrast with deep green herbs and swirling smoke.

BBQ Carrot Vegan Dogs with Slaw

Name: BBQ Carrot Vegan Dogs with Slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: whole carrots, 8 peeled and ends trimmed; whole wheat buns, 4; apple cider vinegar, 1 cup; soy sauce, 1/2 cup; maple syrup, 3 tbsp; liquid smoke, 1 tbsp; garlic cloves, 2 minced; Vegan coleslaw, 2 cups shredded red cabbage, 1 shredded carrot, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, handful chopped cilantro, dressed with 1/4 cup vegan mayo, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; Optional sauces, ketchup, mustard, vegan mayo; Dill pickles, Side; Cooking oil,; Salt and pepper,

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style American

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: April 22, 2025

Introducing BBQ Carrot Vegan Dogs! This playful twist on an American classic brings the humble carrot to center stage. Slowly simmered in a smoky, savory, and slightly sweet marinade, carrots are then char-grilled on a BBQ to impart an irreplaceable smoky flavor. They offer a surprisingly meaty bite, and when nestled into a whole wheat bun and topped with vegan coleslaw and an array of sauces, you'll hardly miss the hotdog. Not only is this recipe completely vegan – perfect for an eco-conscious day - but the vibrant colors of the grilled carrots and coleslaw make for a stunning Instagram moment!

Ingredients (for 4)

Whole carrots - 8 - peeled and ends trimmed
Whole wheat buns - 4
Apple cider vinegar - 1 cup
Soy sauce - 1/2 cup
Maple syrup - 3 tbsp
Liquid smoke - 1 tbsp
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Vegan coleslaw - - 2 cups shredded red cabbage, 1 shredded carrot, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, handful chopped cilantro, dressed with 1/4 cup vegan mayo, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper to taste
Optional sauces - - ketchup, mustard, vegan mayo
Dill pickles - Side
Cooking oil -
Salt and pepper -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥕🥘💧

Combine vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and garlic in a pot. Add carrots and enough water to cover them. Then simmer until carrots are tender.
Step 2 - 🔥🥕🍽️

Preheat the BBQ grill. Oil the grates and then grill the carrots, turning occasionally, until there are grill marks.
Step 3 - 🥬🥕🍚

Combine the ingredients for coleslaw in a bowl and set it aside.
Step 4 - 🍞🔥😋

Toast the whole wheat buns on the BBQ grill.
Step 5 - 🥕🥬🍞

Place each grilled carrot on a bun, top it with the prepared coleslaw and your choice of sauces. Don't forget a side of pickles.

Additional

You can let your little ones help with assembling the Carrot Dogs - they'll have fun creating their own versions! For a different flavor profile, honey mustard or barbecue sauce are also great stand-ins for traditional ketchup and mustard topping.